biogas

biogas

A gas produced by the biological degradation of organic material under anaerobic conditions, which consists primarily of methane and CO2, and smaller amounts of water vapour, nitrogen, hydrogen and other gases.

The CARB analysis mentioned above also evaluated the GHG reduction potential of biomethane produced from landfill gas, and concluded that that this biomethane, when used in vehicles, reduces GHG emissions by almost 90% when compared with gasoline and diesel fuel.

Biomethane is pipeline-quality gas derived from biomass as defined by the California Energy Commission (CEC), which includes any organic material not derived from fossil fuels, including agricultural crops, agricultural and forestry wastes and residues, and construction wood wastes, among others.

NGVAmerica represents more than 150 companies interested in the promotion and use of natural gas and biomethane as transportation fuels, including: engine, vehicle and equipment manufacturers; fleet operators and service providers; natural gas companies; and environmental groups and government organizations.

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